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How do I get my 7 week old to efficiently use tummy time?

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He loves being on his tummy, but most of the time he turns his head to the side and just lays there. I want him to be able to lift his head more and start to push up. I lay in front of his mat and talk to him and most of the time he reacts but then he'll lay his head back down on the side. What more can I do?

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I know, I'm a first time mom, too and it gets really overwhelming at times. Here is my advise.. Don't read too much :) I'm serious, I was reading all these things and started overanalysing everything. I was doubting myself and was afraid if by week 5 or whatever she wasn't doing what the book said. The thing is, every baby is completely different. So now I go with the flow, see what my daughter is comfortable with, don't force things and let her figure things out on her own. She has always HATED tummy time, so I never forced it too much. She's head amazing head control sinc she was born, and even though she didn't roll over until 6 months she sat on her own at 5 already. So you'll see as you go, your baby will reach some milestones later some much sooner. Don't worry, you are doing a great job! :)

I've read on this website that by 8 weeks he should have good head control and while doing tummy time he should be actively using his neck muscles. I know he will do everything on his own time but I am a first time mother and I want him to develop properly and I don't want anything I'm doing or not doing to affect that. And like I said he loves being on his tummy and will start to cry if I put him in his bouncer or swing. I will continue to hope I'm doing the right things. Thank you for the adivse.

OMG he's only 7weeks old! tummy time is effetient if he's on his tummy, that's all. He'll do things as he gets bigger and is ready for it. There is nothing else for you to do. Don't push things, he'll have his pace of doing things. AT 7 weeks he's doing awesome!

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